Health Information
Explore relevant library resources and links to authoritative health websites
COVID-19 Information
View the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic within our community through the resources below.
- Town of Oakville COVID-19 information
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information (Halton)
- COVID-19 in Ontario
- OPL’s COVID-19 Safety Plan
Health Care
Learn about Ontario’s health care system accessing health care services in Halton through the resources listed below.
- Health Care in Ontario
- Applying for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
- Halton Community Services Directory
- Telehealth Ontario
Food and Nutrition
Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is one of the best ways to protect and promote good health. Learn more about current advisories, Canada’s Food Guide, and healthy eating through the resources below.
- Government of Canada: Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
- Health Canada: Canada’s Food Guide
- Health Canada: Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Medical Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
Research what to expect, how to prepare, and the purpose behind certain medical tests and diagnostic procedures.
Mental Health
Mental health is a necessary resource for living a healthy life and a main factor in overall health. In this section you will find information on mental health and mental illness.
- Library Resources on Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Halton Community Services Directory
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- ConnexOntario
- Children’s Mental Health Ontario
- Kids Help Phone
Pharmaceutical Drug Information
Search for information on prescription or over-the-counter drugs with the resources listed below. The resources listed below should be considered only as a reference aid and are not intended to be a substitute for professional judgement and health care.
- Library Resources on Pharmaceutical Drug Information
- MedlinePlus: Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information
- Mayo Clinic: Drugs and Supplements
- Prescribers’ Digital Reference
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Index to Drug-Specific Information
Travel Health
Includes information on the health risks of travelling to various regions of the world, travel clinics, immunizations and other preventive measures to understand potential health risks associated with travel.
